Career
He gained silver in the same event at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships. Hurring was considered a possible medallist for the 1980 Summer Olympics but was denied the opportunity due to the boycott by the majority of New Zealand Olympic sports associations. At the 1984 Summer Olympics he just missed medals in both backstroke events finishing fourth in the 100m and fifth in the 200m.
Hurring was appointed New Zealand swim team coach at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
